Hip hop

WaleMania X: A Decade of Hip Hop and Wrestling Collide in Las Vegas

DMV rapper Wale's annual celebration brings together WWE superstars and Black culture for a milestone 10th anniversary.
04/19/2025

28 Days of Black History: From Juke Joints to Arenas, The Evolution of Black Music

The worldwide impact of Black artists, spanning many genres and years, cannot be denied.
02/09/2025
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For the Love of Hip Hop
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Hip-hop legends MC Lyte, T.I., The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy and others discuss their earliest memories of falling in love with the genre, how it has changed their life and much more.
02/03/2025

2025 Is The Year of Redman 

The legendary rapper discusses his long-awaited album “Muddy Waters Too”, transforming his lifestyle, and his vision to be a filmmaker.
01/17/2025
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Gettin' Busy - Evolution of Dance in Hip Hop
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Experts break down the history behind the dances that have moved hip hop for decades, including popping and locking, freestyle and more.
12/17/2024
BET Talks: JoeyBada$$
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BET Talks: JoeyBada$$ on Career Highs, Hard Truths, and a BET Ban
BET Talks

The award-winning rapper-turned-actor opens up about his Clive Davis Artist-in-Residence honor, Oscar-winning film, first stop-and-frisk experience, new music plans, and how he got banned from 106 & Park and the BET offices.
12/04/2024
BET Talks: Dave East & AraabMuzik
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BET Talks: Dave East & AraabMuzik on Collaboration, Culture, and Creativity
BET Talks

Dave East and AraabMuzik dive into their creative process, the cultural impact of their music, and the grind that keeps them authentic in an ever-evolving industry.
12/04/2024

8 Reasons Why LL COOL J is the Most Important Rapper Ever

With a career spanning four decades, the legendary rapper’s influence on hip-hop culture is undeniable.
12/04/2024

Derrick Harden Brings Creative Freestyle to Film and Music with 'The Black Sea'

Brooklyn-born rapper, art curator, and filmmaker Derrick Harden—aka Dear Derrick—shares his journey from fashion to hip-hop, culminating in his improvised romantic comedy 'The Black Sea' and its vibrant soundtrack.
11/22/2024
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BET Hip Hop Awards Lookback - Rap City Booth 2022
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Host Big Tigger looks on as Rapsody, Havoc and G Herbo take turns setting the iconic Rap City Booth on fire with their energetic freestyles.
10/18/2024

Revisiting EMPD’s ‘Unfinished Business’: A 35-Year Retrospective

With their sophomore album, the dynamic duo cemented their place in hip-hop as all-time greats employing innovative production, exceptional songwriting, and humorous storytelling.
08/01/2024